New Equipment: Marmo Meccanica USA

Marmo Meccanica USA is proud to introduce the versatile C-TEC3, a 3-axis CNC machine for processing granite and marble. The easy-to-use and affordable machine is ideal for granite shops in North America who want high-quality processing of marble, granite and stone. The durable C-TEC3 easily processes kitchen countertops, sinkholes and tabletops, and can accurately router, profile and polish an edge style of carving design. The large table has a 124- x 66-inch useful working area that can process slabs up to 12 1â„2 inches thick. Moveable aprons provide easy loading and unloading of slabs of all sizes.

â€œThis is Marmo Meccanica's most versatile CNC machine to date,â€ said Phil Mularoni, president of Marmo Meccanica USA. â€œAt 1800 mm per minute for edge work, it can process a 3- x 8-foot counter in about an hour and a half. In addition, it is versatile enough to sequentially process up to four sink vanities in one set-up, maximizing processing time.â€

The 7.5 HP motor drives the spindle at 5,500 RPMs at peak torque during normal granite processing speeds. The C-TEC3 operates using 220 volts. It also uses filtered, reclaimed water throughout, eliminating the need for fresh water. The C-TEC3 machines come with a one-year parts and labor warranty; 16 hours of operations and maintenance training, complete 'cone' package, tool rack and operation manuals.

In the December 2016 issue, we look at some highlights of the Marmo+Mac 2016, and the new renovations of the Freemasons' Hall in London, England. We also present some new products, technology updates, machine of the month, and stone of the month.

For this issue, we are excited to share with you four features that focus on using compact and ultrathin slabs in both residential and commercial projects. As these products continue to gain popularity, we wanted to share different ideas of applications, including an upscale dining environment in the interior of a Saks Fifth Avenue.